You can work on your problem solving/programming skills online on a number of sites: * http://projecteuler.net/ http://projecteuler.net/ * http://www.topcoder

You can work on your problem solving/programming skills online on a number of sites: * http://projecteuler.net/ http://projecteuler.net/ * http://www.topcoder.com/ http://www.topcoder.com/ * http://www.spoj.pl/ http://www.spoj.pl/ * http://online-judge.uva.es/problemset/ http://online-judge.uva.es/problemset/ As for keeping calm during the interviews, it would help to try to keep the frame of mind that you are just having a normal conversation with another person. Take a breath before giving an answer. This should also give you a few moments to compose an answer in your head. If you feel you need more time to think you can use a phrase that will buy you a few seconds like "That's an interesting question..." or "Let me think about this a bit", etc. Finally, get some practice. Have conversations with people as frequently as possible. These don't have to be technical conversations, any situation where you get to practice framing your thoughts into clear, concise sentences will help. If possible also go on more interviews. Practice makes perfect. Don't get down on yourself if you do not get the job(s). It is usually not due to a deficiency on your part. Maybe the interviewer had a bad day. Maybe you sound/look like a person that the interviewer hates....